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Add 5/8 and 42/75

5/8 + 42/75 is 237/200.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    5/8 = 5 × 75/8 × 75 = 375/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    42/75 = 42 × 8/75 × 8 = 336/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/600 + 336/600 = 375 + 336/600 = 711/600
  5. 711/600 simplified gives 237/200
  6. So, 5/8 + 42/75 = 237/200
    In mixed form: 137/200

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